What do You Want to Know about Coffee Pricing?
Over the last six or so months, an increasing number of our roaster partners have asked us what they can do to support farmers in the low C market. In that same time, we’ve read many terrific responses from other knowledgeable industry professionals, and now want to take that conversation a step further. So, we’re […]
Atlas Events at SCA Expo 2019
Spring is in the air: birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, hay fever is in full force, and everyone at Atlas HQ is aflurry preparing for Re:co Symposium and SCA Expo taking place in Boston this year from April 10-14th. If you’re planning on attending Re:Co, Expo, or both, don’t forget to print out a copy […]
Burundi Spotlight Series Post 2: Overland Logistics in East Africa
Our second Burundi spotlight series post features an interview with Kathleen Tournel, the founder of Spoondrift Co. Ltd, a supply-chain partner specializing in overland logistics for green coffees in East Africa. For the first post in our Burundi spotlight series, see here. Susan Heller Evenson: Kathleen, can you tell us a bit about yourself and […]
Burundi Spotlight Series Post 1: A Bit of History
As the SCA’s 2019 Expo Portrait country and a place meaningful to us here at Atlas, we’re kicking off a series about Burundi—a heart-shaped country equivalent in size to the state of Maryland, with a population of 11 million, and physically wedged between Tanzania, DR Congo, and Rwanda. Over the next month we’ll cover a […]
Reflections on ASIC: the Best Conference You’ve Barely Heard Of
ASIC (Association for Science and Information on Coffee) may be the best coffee conference you’ve never heard of. Founded in 1966 as the “Association Scientifique International pour le Café”, it’s the oldest specialty coffee conference on the books. This global scientific event offers a chance for the scientific community to come together every other year […]
Atlas Relationships Celebrated at Re:co Symposium 2018
Atlas at Re:co Symposium To experience coffee service at Re:co and Expo from afar, follow @atlas_coffee For the first time, Re:co Symposium has curated their coffee service to highlight the work of an importer, and we are thrilled to partner with the Barista Guild of America in selecting a menu of coffees to illuminate several of […]
Atlas Events During SCA Expo 2018
We are eagerly awaiting the hoards of coffee professionals that will descend upon our city for the Specialty Coffee Expo in Seattle, from April 19-22! As usual, Atlas Coffee Importers is hosting and participating in numerous exciting events. Now that your have planned your socializing, let’s review a round up of coffee events so that […]
Tips For Your Seattle Stay During Expo 2018
If you lack the Type A personality and have not already done so, it is time to book accommodations and mark your social calendars for the Specialty Coffee Expo in Seattle, from April 19-22! An insider’s perspective always makes planning easier, and we are here to help with recommendations. WHERE TO STAY The main event […]
La Marzocco Cafe Residency–Thank You!
Atlas Residency at La Marzocco Café Thank you to our partners! Serving as the last resident of the La Marzocco Café was an outstanding experience for everyone at Atlas, and we are so incredibly grateful for the opportunity! We strive to be good and to do good in supporting coffee producers, coffee roasters, and […]
La Marzocco Cafe Residency Week 2 – Solid Foundations for Quality
Atlas Residency at La Marzocco Café Week 2 – February 20th to 26th: Solid Foundations for Quality To experience the residency from afar, follow @atlas_coffee and @lamarzoccocafe to learn about our featured coffees, specialty drinks and events! Banner photo by ForageWorks. Serving as the resident at the La Marzocco Café has been an absolute […]